So I was to tired to thirsty and way to hungry to waste a moment to take a picture but here goes…read more Now, if you've ever found yourself wandering through Waynesville with a hollow leg and a thirst that'd make a camel quit, you could do a whole lot worse than pulling up a chair at Hopper's Pub. It's the kind of joint where the atmosphere is thicker than a Sunday morning fog and the hospitality is warmer than a radiator in July. Since we're right there in the shadow of the fort, you'll find yourself rubbing elbows with all sorts of folks. They say you ought to eat where the locals eat, but in a military town, "local" is a relative term--most everybody there is from somewhere else, and they're all just passing through on Uncle Sam's dime. But at Hopper's, for an hour or two, everybody's treated like they grew up right down the street. If f you're looking for a cold beer, Hopper's has their own house brew on tap that's colder than a mother-in-law's stare. It's a sports bar in the truest sense--wall-to-wall TV screens making sure you don't miss a single down or a checkered flag. When there's a car show in town or a big game on, the place gets livelier than a porch dog with a new bone. Speaking of dogs there is a semi-permanent guest that stops by name of Norman. Pet him and you will have a friend for life. They aren't feeding birds here, friend. We're talking Burgers and fries of with tons of flavor. Sliders, cheesesteaks and wings, make sure you got extra napkins. I am not sure why but I think he also have vegetarian options. The staff is politer than a deacon on Sunday. They're attentive, friendly, and they treat travelers like they've lived in Waynesville their whole lives. Keep in mind they are pumping out a ton of adult beverages and food. A cold beer and a good burger are worth a five minute wait. Whether you're just passing through or you're a "local" who's only been in town since your last PCS, Hopper's is a solid bet for a good time and a full belly. It's family-friendly, high-energy, and highly recommended. And if you happen to be there when they break out the Bingo, hold onto your hat. They've got a unique set of calls and responses that'll frighten and amaze you the first time you hear 'em--it's somewhere between a drill sergeant's cadence and a tent revival, and it's worth the price of admission just to witness the spectacle.

Lots of crafts beers, the menu was ok, the food was good, not as many items to pick from. It wasn't…read moreas busy on a Wednesday evening which was good, lots of military and route 66 memorabilia. Not far from Fort Leonardwood, I hear is a favorite for locals in the area.

We were traveling thru on our wonderful vacation. Last time I was in this state I was under 21…read more(ha!). It's a small brewery. I think the 2 staff were husband and wife. There was a small group in the corner with kids running around. The kids were small toddlers. They'd bang on bathroom doors and stand behind bar stools. The beer was okay. I finished about 75% of mine.

Friendly staff. This is a family friendly brewery. There were small kids running around so we…read moredidn't stay long. They make their own sodas too. Beer that I tried was ok. It is nice they have small pours and flights available.

Mike T. almost wrote our review for us except we didn't hang around long enough for her friends to…read moreshow up. The beers were good and the food from the food truck was outstanding. Bartender needs to remember she is in the service business.

From St. Louis and had a great cloudy Saturday. Eva was fantastic and had wonderful attitude as…read morewell as great knowledge of drink and local food. Beer was pretty damn good as well. This is a must fall visit when you go to the lake!!!

So freaking good!!!! Had such a good time! Also had the Nectar of The Gods drink. Our server was…read moregreat! Nice place- we sat on the balcony upstairs.

I ordered the fish tacos here. i was disappointed with this order overall. the sweet potato fries…read morewere amazing! i have been here in the past and had their bang bang shrimp that was so good! i will say I do enjoy the environment and they are pretty quick to get you in and out in a timely manner! their sushi looks amazing but i have yet to try!

We had a great family experience for lunch at El Patron's today. The restaurant itself has a great…read morevibe and ambiance: comfy black chairs and booths, great lighting, colorful walls adorned with various photos, and a full bar full of Steelers (?) football regalia. Owners must be big fans! Food was fresh, delicious, and prepared beautifully. Margaritas were enormous and in beautiful glassware. The team who took care of us was phenomenal. They have regulars with whom they chat and ask about family, so this restaurant has some roots at this point with the locals. Best of all was the VALUE: very reasonable prices. Will definitely be back! ¡Gracias a todo el equipo en El Patron's!

Food came out really fast and there was lots of food on the plate…read more The staff was really friendly and quick. And, the food was reasonably priced and delicious.

The best find in this town!! We stopped by for a simple…read morebeer and got an experience instead. They have pizzas available, local beers, and seltzers. They have cool lounge seating and board games for a friend's night out! The lady who helped us out was great, and friendly. We got plain seltzers (you can add flavored syrup to them) we did peach and raspberry. Parking is available outside for free!

Cute spot to hang out and have a beer. Wanted to try the porter but they were out. Hopefully we can…read morefind it in stores.

Went back and had the Southwest Chicken, grilled veggies and loaded baker. GREAT meal. The chicken…read morewas juicy and tender with pepper jack, mushrooms and peppers. The grilled veggies were tender not soggy- squash, carrots and fresh green beans. The loaded baker was a surprise, butter, sour cream and bacon of course, with tomatoes and diced red onion. I. ATE. IT. ALL. Long Island Iced tea was the best, had 2!

I've been weekending on Pomme for 3 years and now I'm mad that I didn't get to Lucky's sooner!…read more Typical lake bar/grill - nothing spectacular about the decor and there's no ambience but the place is clean and the wait staff are super friendly, fun and very attentive! The menu is not super huge and the food is amazing. I never expected it to be of such high quality. Friday & Saturday they serve Prime Rib with 2 sides and it is spectacular! I ordered Mid-Rare and DH ordered Mid and we got exactly that, cooked perfectly! Juicy and flavorful with some locally made creamy horseradish. Simply divine. As for sides, the grilled vegetables were seasoned well, hints of rosemary and garlic, and perfectly crisp-tender. Baked potato - well, really you can't screw that up, can you? I deducted a star because the salad was bagged shredded lettuce with a handful of shredded cheddar/jack cheese mounded on it. No tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers, croutons, etc. Salad dressing was obviously bottled, but at least serving it on the side is standard. You get 2 packages of Club crackers. When that come to the table, I was thoroughly ready to be greatly disappointed. Lucky for Lucky's the meat and vegetables absolutely redeemed them! I definitely will be going back for more Prime or to try some of the other menu items. I would also note that this visit was in mid-March, off-season, we got there about 5:30 pm. on Saturday it was packed with locals by the time we left at 6:30 p.m. I can't imagine what it must be like during the season, but I will definitely be back!

Love this place. Pool tables,darts, gaming. Nice patio and ice cold beer and an interesting…read moreatmosphere. Worth the trip across the dam 100% we will be back!

Great local place! The drinks are cheap and the crowd is entertaining. It's a must stop and…read moreexperience kinda of place.